In this edition of ‘Is it worth it?’, we look at one of the most popular wellness habits: drinking lemon water first thing in the morning. From celebrities to influencers, many people swear by the habit and claim that it helps with weight loss.
HT Lifestyle spoke to Sweedal Trinidade, Chief Dietician at PD Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mahim, to break down the real benefits, myths, and what the evidence actually says.
However, social media has hyped lemon water as a miracle potion to melt away fat. But the fact is no single food can give you all the health benefits. e) Protect existing collagen from breakdown caused by free radicals, pollution, stress, and UV exposure. It is best to consume lime water in diluted form or slowly sipping with a straw.
Also read | Soha Ali Khan has this gut-healing lemon drink first thing in the morning, calls it ‘gentle game-changer’: Full recipe According to Sweedal, after a long duration of fasting, the best thing that lemon water does is hydration, and a quick citrus shot of lemon refreshes you. Concentrated lemon juice may erode tooth enamel and may cause heartburn or reflux in some people, according to Sweedal.
